WVU Medicine- Fairmont is excited to begin our 2026 community campaign. We all know the challenges our community faces, and it's inspiring to see how we come together to tackle them. Our approach is based on unity and collaboration because we understand that real change happens when we work collectively.
This year, we're aiming to raise $605,000 to sustain and expand 42 vital programs offered by 30 health and human service agencies across the five counties. These programs are lifelines for so many individuals and families in our community, and your continued support is essential.
If you've been involved in the past, we hope you will consider matching or possibly increasing your generous contribution. If this is your first time considering to give, please know that every gift makes a difference. No gift is too small and every dollar raised stays right here at home.
Your commitment enables us to continue this critical work and shows our community that we are dedicated to being united for impact. Your support is a cornerstone of our mission, and together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone.
It’s people like you who make our work possible and meaningful. United is the Way!
Sept. 8 - Dec. 19
211 is our free and confidential service provided by the United Ways of West Virginia that connects area residents to critical resources when they need help the most. Whether it's financial assistance, addiction treatment, health care, mental health counseling, or utility assistance, United Way's 211 helpline walks you through more than 12,000 available resources in West Virginia to find the right service or program for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Sometimes you need more than an internet search. You need a conversation.
So far in 2022, we've taken more than 33,000 calls and chats across West Virginia.
Our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program filed over 608 returns for individuals in 2022. The average refund amount was $1,111 and the average Earning Income Tax Credit was $1,129. The program is free and open to all individuals and families that needs assistance with preparing and filing their annual tax returns.
Community members also took advantage of preparing them online using our MyFreeTaxes website. Individuals and families in in the Tygart Valley saved more than $17,600 in tax prep fees this year.
United for Kids is our region-wide hygiene and personal care item drive that collects items for school pantries/closets in all five counties. Last year's drive brought in more than 3,000 items that were put to use immediately and provided support to all 50 public schools across our Tygart Valley region.